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Brazilian Indigenous Art

Contemporary Brazilian indigenous art. Turuza Wauja. Sculpture Tamanduá, 2022.
Contemporary Brazilian indigenous art. Turuza Wauja. Sculpture Tamanduá, 2022.

Contemporary Brazilian indigenous art. Turuza Wauja. Sculpture Tamanduá, 2022.

Located in PARIS, FR

Turuza Wauja Sculpture Tamanduá, 2022 Mogno wood, graphics in natural pigments and snail shell 15 x 72 x 11 cm 5 91/100 x 28 7/20 x 4 33/100 in Carved from solid Piranheira wood and...

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2010s Brazilian Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Contemporary Brazilian indigenous art. Sculptural Bench "Onça", by Turuza Wauja
Contemporary Brazilian indigenous art. Sculptural Bench "Onça", by Turuza Wauja

Contemporary Brazilian indigenous art. Sculptural Bench "Onça", by Turuza Wauja

Located in PARIS, FR

Originally used as a symbolic object by the indigenous ethnic groups of Upper Xingu, this bench is a contemporary creation made using traditional techniques and materials. Carved fro...

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2010s Brazilian Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Indigenous Tribe, Brazil
Indigenous Tribe, Brazil

Indigenous Tribe, Brazil

By Sergio Ranalli

Located in New York City, NY

Archival Pigment Print - UNFRAMED 27 x 40 inches - edition of 15 40 x 60 inches - edition of 10 48 x 72 inches - edition of 5 Ask us for custom framing options. CHROMA presents...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Indigenous Peoples, Brazil
Indigenous Peoples, Brazil

Indigenous Peoples, Brazil

By Araquém Alcântara

Located in New York City, NY

This photograph by Araquém Alcântara offers a luminous testament to Brazil's untamed beauty, rendered with the masterful clarity and profound sensitivity that define his celebrated b...

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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

Childhood, Indigenous Tribe, Brazil
Childhood, Indigenous Tribe, Brazil

Childhood, Indigenous Tribe, Brazil

By Sergio Ranalli

Located in New York City, NY

Archival Pigment Print - UNFRAMED 27 x 40 inches - edition of 15 40 x 60 inches - edition of 10 48 x 72 inches - edition of 5 Ask us for custom framing options. CHROMA presents...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Childhood, Indigenous Tribe, Brazil
Childhood, Indigenous Tribe, Brazil

Childhood, Indigenous Tribe, Brazil

By Sergio Ranalli

Located in New York City, NY

Archival Pigment Print - UNFRAMED 27 x 40 inches - edition of 15 40 x 60 inches - edition of 10 48 x 72 inches - edition of 5 Ask us for custom framing options. CHROMA presents...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Indigenous Peoples Zoe Para, Brazil
Indigenous Peoples Zoe Para, Brazil

Indigenous Peoples Zoe Para, Brazil

By Araquém Alcântara

Located in New York City, NY

This photograph by Araquém Alcântara offers a luminous testament to Brazil's untamed beauty, rendered with the masterful clarity and profound sensitivity that define his celebrated b...

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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

Vintage Brazilian Xingu Kalapalo Vulture Bench, Hand Carved Indigenous Folk Art
Vintage Brazilian Xingu Kalapalo Vulture Bench, Hand Carved Indigenous Folk Art

Vintage Brazilian Xingu Kalapalo Vulture Bench, Hand Carved Indigenous Folk Art

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Whether used as a low stool, display stand, or simply appreciated as an example of South American Indigenous craftsmanship, it makes a compelling statement in rustic modern, organic ...

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Early 20th Century Brazilian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Girl Portrait, Caraja Tribe,  Araguaia River, Tocantins, Brazil (Indigenous)

Girl Portrait, Caraja Tribe, Araguaia River, Tocantins, Brazil (Indigenous)

By Araquém Alcântara

Located in New York City, NY

Araquém Alcântara Menina, Caraja Rio Araguaia, Tocantins, 2006 70 x 105 cm 27.5 x 41 inches Edition of 10 100 x 150cm 40 x 60 inches Edition of 10 120 x 180 cm 47 x 71 inches Edit...

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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

Brazilian Amazonian Marajoara Style Art Pottery Vessel Brazil R Cardoso
Brazilian Amazonian Marajoara Style Art Pottery Vessel Brazil R Cardoso

Brazilian Amazonian Marajoara Style Art Pottery Vessel Brazil R Cardoso

Located in London, GB

Signed to the base, A highly collectible example of Brazilian folk art, blending indigenous influence with 20th-century studio craftsmanship.

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Early 20th Century Brazilian Tribal Art

Materials

Pottery

Contemporary indigenous art. Turuza Wauja. Sculptural Bench Kamalu Hai, 2021
Contemporary indigenous art. Turuza Wauja. Sculptural Bench Kamalu Hai, 2021

Contemporary indigenous art. Turuza Wauja. Sculptural Bench Kamalu Hai, 2021

Located in PARIS, FR

Carved from solid Piranheira wood and adorned with traditional Wauja graphic motifs using natural pigments, Sculptural Bench Kamalu Hai is a powerful example of contemporary Indigeno...

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2010s Brazilian Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Turuza Wauja. Two-headed bird Sculpture-Bench, 2024 Brazilian wood
Turuza Wauja. Two-headed bird Sculpture-Bench, 2024 Brazilian wood

Turuza Wauja. Two-headed bird Sculpture-Bench, 2024 Brazilian wood

Located in PARIS, FR

Turuza reflects the Wauja’s profound connection to nature, their mythologies, and the enduring vitality of Indigenous Brazilian art. Each piece is unique, a living testimony of cultu...

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2010s Brazilian Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Shell, Paint

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Contemporary Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Brazilian Hardwood

Contemporary Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Brazilian Hardwood

By Rahyja Afrange

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

The choice of a local material puts forward Brazilian indigenous art. Brazilian Tropical Wood: Cumaru (Redish brown).

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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Armchairs

Materials

Straw, Wood, Hardwood

Sergio Rodrigues bar cart by OCA brazil 1965
Sergio Rodrigues bar cart by OCA brazil 1965

Sergio Rodrigues bar cart by OCA brazil 1965

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H 27.56 in W 31.89 in D 27.17 in

Sergio Rodrigues bar cart by OCA brazil 1965

By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

His work captures the essence of Brazilian design with its organic shapes, earthy textures, and elements drawn from indigenous art and Brazilian architecture.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Laminate, Rosewood

Set of two 1950's Brazilian lounge chairs attributed to Lina Bo Bardi
Set of two 1950's Brazilian lounge chairs attributed to Lina Bo Bardi

Set of two 1950's Brazilian lounge chairs attributed to Lina Bo Bardi

By Lina Bo Bardi

Located in BE

Lina, an Italian architect who made Brazil her home, was known for blending modern design with Brazilian culture, embracing indigenous and popular art forms.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

"Salmon, " Green Brazilian Soapstone Sculpture Indigenous People Canadian
"Salmon, " Green Brazilian Soapstone Sculpture Indigenous People Canadian

"Salmon, " Green Brazilian Soapstone Sculpture Indigenous People Canadian

By Richard Skye

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Salmon" is an original green Brazilian soapstone sculpture by Richard Skye, an Iroquois artist from Ontario, Canada. Skye sculpts stone animals with smooth textures that are simple ...

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Materials

Stone

Tapirapé Upé Enemy Warrior Feather Mask headdress, Indigenous Brazil
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Located in Amsterdam, NL

A Tapirapé Upé (ENEMY WARRIOR) mask First half of the 20th century Now worn during harvest festivals, these semi-circular wooden masks representing a spirit, are made of blue, ...

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Early 20th Century Brazilian Native American Masks

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

A Kayapó-Xikrin Tribe Long Hoop Headdress, Àkkàti  First half of the 20th century Worn on the back suspended from the forehead by a tump-line, these are made of small white egr...

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Early 20th Century Brazilian Native American Masks

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Brazilian Indigenous Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of Brazilian indigenous art available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of Brazilian indigenous art — often made from wood, hardwood and cord — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of Brazilian indigenous art, we have 6 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of Brazilian indigenous art made by folk art designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. A well-made option in this array of Brazilian indigenous art has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Sergio Rodrigues are consistently popular.

How Much is a Brazilian Indigenous Art?

Prices for a piece of Brazilian indigenous art start at $145 and top out at $70,717 with the average selling for $5,158.